Electrical inspection-checklists

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Electrical Inspection Checklists
This pdf contains 77 electrical inspection checklists taken from the 2014 Electrical Inspection Manual with
Checklists. The checklists are in PDF format and can be completed electronically or printed and used as hard copy.
The checklists are intended to help inspectors keep track of the numerous aspects of an electrical installation
that must be checked, verified, reviewed, determined, or otherwise examined for NEC ®
compliance. The checklists
are also intended to serve as an organizational tool for contractors, project managers, or anyone who conducts,
receives, or is responsible for electrical inspections, or who may wish to perform self-inspections, of electrical
installations.
The checklists are organized as follows:
• Chapter 1: Introduction
— Checklist 1-1: General Safety Checklist for Electrical Inspections
• Chapter 2: General Requirements Inspections
— Checklist 2-1: General Requirements for Electrical Inspections
• Chapter 3: Wiring Methods and Devices
— Checklist 3-1: General Wiring Methods
— Checklist 3-2: Boxes and Conduit Bodies
— Checklist 3-3: Cabinets and Cutout Boxes
— Checklist 3-4: Switches and Receptacles
• Chapter 4: Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits
— Checklist 4-1: Services
— Checklist 4-2: Feeders
— Checklist 4-3: Branch Circuits
• Chapter 5: Grounding and Bonding
— Checklist 5-1: Service Grounding and Bonding
— Checklist 5-2: Equipment Grounding and Bonding
• Chapter 6: Dwelling Units and Mobile/Manufactured Home Sites
— Checklist 6-1: Residential Rough Inspection: General Requirements (All Areas)
— Checklist 6-2: Residential Rough Inspection: Kitchen
— Checklist 6-3: Residential Rough Inspection: Dining Room
— Checklist 6-4: Residential Rough Inspection: Bathrooms
— Checklist 6-5: Residential Rough Inspection: Other Habitable Rooms
(Bedrooms, Family Rooms, Parlors, and Dens)
— Checklist 6-6: Residential Rough Inspection: Hallways and Foyers
— Checklist 6-7: Residential Rough Inspection: Stairways
— Checklist 6-8: Residential Rough Inspection: Closets
— Checklist 6-9: Residential Rough Inspection: Laundry Area
— Checklist 6-10: Residential Rough Inspection: Basements and Attics
— Checklist 6-11: Residential Rough Inspection: Attached Garages and Detached Garages or
Accessory Buildings With Electric Power
— Checklist 6-12: Residential Rough Inspection: Outdoors
— Checklist 6-13: Residential Rough Inspection: Services and Feeders and System Grounding
— Checklist 6-14: Residential Rough Inspection: Feeders and Panelboards
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Electrical Inspection Manual Checklists
— Checklist 6-15: Residential Finish Inspection: General Requirements (All Areas)
— Checklist 6-16: Residential Finish Inspection: Kitchen
— Checklist 6-17: Residential Finish Inspection: Dining Room
— Checklist 6-18: Residential Finish Inspection: Bathrooms
— Checklist 6-19: Residential Finish Inspection: Other Habitable Rooms
— Checklist 6-20: Residential Finish Inspection: Hallways and Foyers
— Checklist 6-21: Residential Finish Inspection: Stairways
— Checklist 6-22: Residential Finish Inspection: Closets
— Checklist 6-23: Residential Finish Inspection: Laundry Area
— Checklist 6-24: Residential Finish Inspection: Basements and Attics
— Checklist 6-25: Residential Finish Inspection: Attached Garages and Detached Garages or Accessory Buildings
With Electric Power
— Checklist 6-26: Residential Finish Inspection: Outdoors
— Checklist 6-27: Residential Finish Inspection: Service Equipment, Feeders, and Panelboards
— Checklist 6-28: Residential Finish Inspection: Mobile/Manufactured Home Site Inspections
• Chapter 7: Commercial and Industrial Inspections
— Checklist 7-1: Motors
— Checklist 7-2: Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment
— Checklist 7-3: Transformers
— Checklist 7-4: Capacitors
— Checklist 7-5: Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Platform Lifts, and Stairway Chairlifts
— Checklist 7-6: Electric-Vehicle-Charging Equipment
— Checklist 7-7: Signs and Outline Lighting
— Checklist 7-8: Field-Installed Skeleton Tubing (Neon) and Wiring
• Chapter 8: Hazardous Locations
— Checklist 8-1: Class I Locations
— Checklist 8-2: Class II Locations
— Checklist 8-3: Class III Locations
— Checklist 8-4: Commercial Garages
— Checklist 8-5: Aircraft Hangars
— Checklist 8-6: Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities
— Checklist 8-7: Bulk Storage Plants
— Checklist 8-8: Spray Application, Dipping, and Coating Processes
• Chapter 9: Special Occupancies
— Checklist 9-1: Health Care Facilities
— Checklist 9-2: Assembly Occupancies
— Checklist 9-3: Theaters and Audience Areas of Motion Picture Studios
— Checklist 9-4: Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs, and Similar Events
— Checklist 9-5: Agricultural Buildings
— Checklist 9-6: Recreational Vehicle Parks
— Checklist 9-7: Marinas and Boatyards
• Chapter 10: Swimming Pools and Related Installations
— Checklist 10-1: Initial Inspection: Prior to Pouring of Concrete or Burial
— Checklist 10-2: Intermediate and Final Inspections
— Checklist 10-3: Storable Swimming Pools and Storable Spas and Hot Tubs
— Checklist 10-4: Spas and Hot Tubs: All Installations
— Checklist 10-5: Spas and Hot Tubs: Indoor Installations Only
— Checklist 10-6: Fountains
— Checklist 10-7: Therapeutic Pools and Tubs
— Checklist 10-8: Hydromassage Bathtubs
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Electrical Inspection Manual Checklists
• Chapter 11: Emergency and Standby Systems and Fire Pumps
— Checklist 11-1: Emergency Systems
— Checklist 11-2: Legally Required Standby Systems
— Checklist 11-3: Optional Standby Systems
— Checklist 11-4: Fire Pumps
• Chapter 12: Remote-Control, Signaling, and Fire Alarm Circuits and Optical Fiber Cables
— Checklist 12-1: Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Remote-Control, Signaling, and Power-Limited Circuits
— Checklist 12-2: Fire Alarm Systems
— Checklist 12-3: Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways
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Electrical Inspection Checklist
Introduction
Date: Inspector:
Location:
Comments:
Checklist 1-1: General Safety Checklist for Electrical Inspections
✔ Item Basic Hazard Analysis Comments
1. Does the inspection task involve exposed energized conductors or circuit parts?
2. Can the risk of exposure to electrical hazards be justified?
3. What is the voltage of the equipment that requires inspection?
4. Where are the approach boundaries for shock protection?
5. Will the inspection involve crossing any of the approach boundaries?
6. Has an incident energy analysis been performed for the equipment?

Introduction
Checklist 1-1: General Safety Checklist for Electrical Inspections (cont.)
✔ Item Basic Hazard Analysis Comments
7. Are the available short-circuit current and clearing times known?
8. Where is the Arc Flash Boundary?
9. Will any part of the body be within the Arc Flash Boundary?
10. How will PPE for arc flash protection be selected?
11. Is the appropriate arc-rated PPE available?
12. Is the inspector qualified for this specific task and risk?
Source: Data from NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 2012.
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General Requirements Inspections
Date: Inspector:
Location:
Comments:
Checklist 2-1: General Requirements for Electrical Inspections
✔ Item Inspection Activity NEC Reference Comments
1. Identify installations or parts of installations that are covered by
the NEC.
90.2(A) and (B)
2. Verify that installations have been made in accordance with the
instructions included in listing and labeling of materials and
equipment.
90.7, 110.3(B)
3. Identify installations and equipment requiring special approval or
investigation.
90.4, 90.7,
110.2, 110.3
4. Verify that interrupting ratings and short-circuit current ratings
are adequate for the conditions of the installation.
110.9, 110.10,
110.24
5. Verify that unused openings have been effectively closed. 110.12(A),
408.7
6. Check for broken or damaged parts and contamination by foreign
materials.
110.12(C)
7. Check for secure mounting and adequate ventilation space for
equipment.
110.13

General Requirements Inspections
Checklist 2-1: General Requirements for Electrical Inspections (cont.)
8. Check for proper use and ratings of splices and terminations. 110.14(A) and
(B)
9. Check temperature ratings of terminations. 110.14(C)
10. Check for arc flash protection warning signs. 110.16
11. Check for markings on enclosures and verify appropriate ratings
for the environment.
110.28
12. Verify adequate working clearances, dedicated spaces, and
headroom around equipment.
110.26(A) and
(E)
13. Verify that working space and dedicated space are not used for
storage.
110.26(B)
14. Check adequacy of entrance to and egress from working space in
general and verify that spaces containing large equipment have at
least two entrances/exits or the equivalent.
110.26(C),
110.26(C)(2)
15. Verify that working spaces have adequate illumination. 110.26(D)
16. Check for identification of disconnecting means and circuit
directories for panelboards, switchboards, switchgear and similar
equipment.
110.22, 408.4
Source: Data from NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 2009.

Wiring Methods and Devices
Date: Inspector:
Location:
Comments:
Checklist 3-1: General Wiring Methods
1. Identify the wiring methods in use and verify their suitability for the
occupancy and conditions.
Various Chapter 3
articles
2. Verify that all conductors of a circuit are grouped together. 300.3(B), 210.4(D)
and 404.2(C)
3. Check insulation values where conductors of different systems
share common enclosures.
300.3(C)(1) and (2)
4. Check wiring methods for spacing from edges of framing and for
protection from nails and screws.
300.4(A), (B), (D), (E),
and (F)
5. Check for insulating bushings or grommets where NM cable is
installed through metal studs or where insulated conductors 4 AWG
or larger enter enclosures.
300.4(B)(1) and (G)
6. Check cover, fill, protection, and allowances for ground movement
on underground conductors and raceways.
300.5 and Table
300.5
7. Verify that electrical raceways and cable trays are used exclusively
for electrical conductors.
300.8

Checklist 3-1: General Wiring Methods (cont.)
8. Check for continuity and completeness in metal raceways and
enclosures.
300.10
9. Verify that wiring methods are securely fastened in place, supported
independently of suspended ceilings, and not used as supports.
300.11 and applicable
Chapter 3 article(s)
10. Check for continuity of grounded conductors in multiwire branch
circuits.
300.13(B)
11. Check for adequate length of free conductors in boxes. 300.14
12. Verify that boxes are installed at junction, splice, outlet, switch, and
pull points.
300.15
13. Check conductor fill in raceways. 300.17
14. Verify that raceway systems are complete prior to installation of
conductors.
300.18(A)
15. Check vertical raceways for adequate conductor supports. 300.19
16. Verify that fire ratings have been restored at electrical penetrations. 300.21
17. Check installations of wiring in ducts, plenums, and other air-
handling spaces for proper methods and materials.
300.22
18. Verify that access to equipment behind removable panels is not
compromised by cables, raceways, or equipment.
300.23

Checklist 3-2: Boxes and Conduit Bodies
1. Identify wet and damp locations and the suitability of boxes and
fittings.
314.15
2. Check boxes and conduit bodies for adequate space for conductors. 314.16
3. Verify that boxes and conduit bodies for conductors 4 AWG and
larger are adequately sized.
314.28
4. Verify that raceways and cables are secured to boxes. 314.17(B) and (C)
5. Check for closure of unused openings other than those permitted as
part of the design of listed equipment.
314.17(A), 110.12(A)
6. Verify that boxes in walls and ceilings are flush with the finished
surface or, if surfaces are noncombustible, within 1
⁄4 in. (6 mm) of
the finished surface.
314.20
7. Check for excessive gaps between edges of boxes and plaster,
plasterboard, or drywall surfaces.
314.21
8. Verify that boxes are securely fastened and supported. 314.23
9. Check boxes for adequate depth for the equipment that will be
installed within them.
314.24
10. Check for covers or canopies on boxes. 314.25, 314.28(C)
11. Check lighting fixture outlet boxes for suitability. 314.27(A), (B),
and (C)
12. Check floor boxes and receptacle/cover assemblies for listing. 314.27(C)
13. Check listing and installation of boxes used for support of ceiling-
suspended (paddle) fans.
314.27(C), 422.18
14. Verify that all boxes are accessible. 314.29
15. Verify that support means for nonmetallic boxes are outside the box
or otherwise isolated from contact with conductors.
314.43

Checklist 3-3: Cabinets and Cutout Boxes
1. Verify that cabinets or cutout boxes are suitable and properly
installed in any wet or damp locations.
312.2
2. Verify that cabinets in walls do not have excessive gaps at the
edges and are flush with the finished surface or, if surfaces are
noncombustible, within 1
⁄4 in. (6 mm) of the finished surface.
312.3, 312.4
3. Check for closure of conductor openings. 312.5(A)
4. Verify that cables are secured to cabinets and cutout boxes or
that the conditions for cables with nonmetallic sheaths are met.
312.5(C)
5. Check wiring and bending space in cabinets and cutout boxes. 312.6
6. Check cabinets and cutout boxes for adequate space for
conductors and for splices and taps where they exist.
312.7, 312.8

Checklist 3-4: Switches and Receptacles
1. Verify that all switching is done in the ungrounded conductors. 404.2
2. Verify that any switches in wet locations are properly installed in
weatherproof enclosures.
404.4
3. Verify that switches are located not over 6 ft 7 in. (2.0 m) high and
that they can be operated from readily accessible places unless
otherwise permitted.
404.8(A),
240.24(A)
4. Verify that the voltage between adjacent grouped or ganged
devices is not over 300 volts or that barriers are installed.
404.8(B) and (C)
5. Verify that metal switch boxes, switches, and any metal faceplates
are grounded.
404.9(B), 404.12
6. Verify that switches or receptacles in boxes have their plaster
ears seated against the wall surface or the box.
404.10(B),
406.5(A), and (B)
7. Verify that switches and receptacles are used within their ratings. 404.14, 406.3(A),
430.109
8. Verify that general-use dimmers are installed only for control of
permanently installed incandescent lighting.
404.14(E)
9. Check the listing and marking of any switches or receptacles
used with aluminum conductors.
404.14(C),
406.3(C), 110.14
10. Check receptacles in wet or damp locations for proper covers and
enclosures and weather-resistant ratings.
406.9
11. Verify that isolated ground receptacles are properly identified and
connected to isolated grounding conductors.
406.3(D)
12. Check that receptacles project from metal faceplates or are
flush with nonmetallic faceplates and that the faceplates cover
openings.
406.5(D), 406.6
13. Check receptacles for proper polarity and for grounding and
bonding connections.
406.4, 250.146,
200.11
14. Verify that receptacle ratings and branch-circuit ratings are
compatible.
210.21, 210.24

Services, Feeders, and Branch Circuits
Date: Inspector:
Location:
Comments:
Checklist 4-1: Services
1. Verify that each building or structure has only one service
or, if more than one, that additional services are justified and
identified.
230.2
2. Verify that each service drop or lateral supplies only one set
of service-entrance conductors or, if more than one, that the
additional sets are justified and identified.
230.40, 230.40
Exception No. 1,
230.2
3. Check clearances from building openings, grade, roadway,
roofs, and swimming pools.
230.9, 230.24, 680.8
4. Verify that the point of attachment for an overhead service drop
is adequate and will provide minimum clearances.
230.26, 230.27
5. Verify that masts used as supports for service-drop conductors
have adequate strength and are not used to support other
conductors or equipment.
230.28
6. Verify that supports for service conductors passing over a roof
are adequate and substantial.
230.29
7. Check underground conductors for adequate burial depth and
protection.
230.32, 230.50,
300.5

Checklist 4-1: Services (cont.)
8. Check above-ground conductors and cables for adequate
supports and protection from physical damage.
230.50, 230.51
9. Verify that wiring methods and support systems for service-
entrance conductors are suitable.
230.43, 230.44
10. Verify that service raceways are arranged to drain and that
service heads are raintight and properly located.
230.53, 230.54
11. Check service conductors for adequate size and rating. 230.23, 230.31
12. Verify that service equipment is identified as suitable for that
use.
230.66
13. Verify that a service disconnecting means is provided, suitable,
and located outside or inside nearest the point of entrance of
the service conductors.
230.70
14. Verify that service overcurrent protection is provided, properly
sized, and part of or adjacent to the disconnecting means.
230.90, 230.91
15. Verify that service disconnects are grouped together and
limited to six in any one location.
230.71, 230.72
16. Check ratings of service disconnecting means. 110.24, 230.79,
230.80
17. Check for equipment connected to the supply side of the
service disconnecting means and overcurrent protection.
230.82, 230.94
18. Verify that ground-fault protection is supplied where required,
and obtain a written record of performance testing.
230.95

Checklist 4-2: Feeders
1. Verify that feeder conductors, including any required neutral
conductors, are adequate for the load.
215.2, 220.40,
220.61, 215.5
2. Check overcurrent device and feeder conductor sizing for
continuous and noncontinuous loads.
220.61, 215.2, 215.3
3. Check wiring methods for suitability. NEC Chapter 3
4. Check feeders with disconnecting means rated at 1000 amperes
or greater for ground-fault protection for equipment if required.
215.10, 230.95
5. Verify that disconnects are provided at separate structures for
feeders running between structures.
Article 225, Part II,
225.32
6. Verify that disconnects at separate structures are properly
rated, located, grouped, and identified.
Article 225, Part II
7. Verify that any outside feeders use appropriate wiring methods
and are properly supported and arranged to drain.
225.10, 225.20
through 225.22
8. Check any outside feeders for adequate supports, clearances,
and mechanical protection.
225.15 through
225.20
9. Verify that feeders supplied from transformers or from other
feeders are properly protected by overcurrent devices.
240.4(E) and (F),
240.21(B) and (C)
10. Check panelboards supplying or supplied by feeders for
overcurrent protection, grounding, and proper enclosures.
408.36 through
408.40
11. Verify that an identification scheme for ungrounded feeder
conductors has been established and made readily available or
posted where the premises wiring system has feeders that are
supplied by more than one nominal voltage system.
215.12(C)

Checklist 4-3: Branch Circuits
1. Verify that wiring methods used are appropriate for the conditions
and occupancy.
NEC Chapter 3
2. Check panelboards for proper overcurrent protection. 408.36 through
408.40
3. Check individual and multioutlet branch circuits for proper ratings. 210.3
4. Check conductors and overcurrent protection for consideration of
continuous and noncontinuous loads, multioutlet loads, and minimum
ampacity and size.
210.19, 210.20,
Article 220, 310.15
5. Check branch circuits supplying receptacles and other outlet devices
for permitted ratings of circuits and receptacles.
210.21, 210.24
6. Verify that branch-circuit loads do not exceed maximum permitted
loads.
201.22, 210.23,
220.10 through
220.14, 220.18
7. Verify that branch circuits supplying motors are sized according
to Article 430 or 440 and that inductive lighting loads are based on
ballast ratings.
220.14(C), 220.18
8. Verify that branch circuits are used to supply only permissible loads
based on their ratings.
201.22, 210.23
9. Verify that the number of branch circuits is adequate and that the
load is evenly proportioned among the branch circuits.
210.11, 220.12
10. Check for compliance with branch-circuit voltage limitations. 210.6
11. Verify that branch circuits for specific loads meet the requirements of
the applicable articles.
210.2, 422.12,
422.13, 424.3,
424.22
12. Check for proper use and identification of multiwire branch circuits. 210.4
13. Check for required receptacles and lighting at mechanical equipment
and service equipment.
210.63, 210.64,
210.70(A)(3),
210.70(C)
14. Check for required outlets or receptacles for show windows and
signs.
210.62, 220.14(G),
600.5(A),
220.14(F)

Checklist 4-3: Branch Circuits (cont.)
15. Verify that receptacles are provided for all cord-and-plug–connected
appliances and where other flexible cords are used.
210.50, 400.7,
400.8
16. Verify that GFCI protection is provided for receptacles in bathrooms,
in kitchens, near sinks, outdoors, on rooftops, in indoor wet areas, in
locker rooms with showers, and in garages.
210.8(B)
17. Verify that disconnects are provided at separate structures for
branch circuits running between structures.
Article 225, Part II
18. Check for adequate size and clearances for outside branch circuits. 225.6, 225.18,
225.19
19. Verify that an identification scheme for ungrounded branch-circuit
conductors has been established and made readily available or
posted where the premises wiring system has branch circuits that are
supplied by more than one nominal voltage system.
210.5(C)

Grounding and Bonding
Date: Inspector:
Location:
Comments:
Checklist 5-1: Service Grounding and Bonding
1. Determine what grounding electrodes are present on the
premises.
250.50,
250.52(A)(1)
through (7)
2. Determine which other electrodes are required or used. 250.52(A)(4)
through (8)
3. Verify that the grounding electrode conductor or conductors and
bonding jumpers are properly sized.
250.66,
250.64(F),
250.53(C)
4. Verify that the grounding electrode conductors are protected and
secured.
250.64(A) and
(B)
5. Verify that grounding electrode conductor enclosures are
properly bonded.
250.64(E)
6. Verify that the grounding electrode conductor is either unspliced
or spliced using appropriate methods.
250.64(C),
250.64(F)
7. Check for correct size and installation of any rod, pipe, or plate
electrodes.
250.52,
250.53(A), (B),
and (G)

Checklist 5-1: Service Grounding and Bonding (cont.)
8. Verify the accessibility of grounding electrode conductor
connections.
250.68(A)
9. Check for proper grounding electrode conductor connections,
including buried connections.
250.70
10. Verify that metal water pipe installed in or attached to a structure
is bonded.
250.104(A)
11. Verify that exposed structural building frames are bonded. 250.104(C)
12. Check for proper size and length of bonding jumpers around
water meters and the like.
250.66,
250.68(B),
250.52(A)(1)
13. Check the size, type, and installation of the main bonding jumper. 250.24(B),
250.28
14. Verify that service raceways and enclosures are correctly bonded. 250.92(A),
250.92(B),
250.102
15. Check the size of service-equipment supply-side bonding jumpers. 250.102(C)
16. Verify that the grounded service conductor size is adequate. 220.61,
250.24(C)
17. Check separately derived systems for proper grounding
electrodes, grounding electrode conductors, and system bonding
jumpers.
250.30(A)
18. Verify that water pipe and structural metal building frames in the
area served by each separately derived system are bonded.
250.104(D)(1),
250.104(D)(2)
19. Verify that an intersystem bonding termination has been provided. 250.94
20. Verify that where a wire-type EGC is also used as a grounding
electrode conductor, it meets all applicable requirements for both
grounding electrode conductors and EGCs.
250.121
Exception

Checklist 5-2: Equipment Grounding and Bonding
1. Identify equipment that is required to be grounded. 250.110,
250.112,
250.114,
250.116
2. Verify appropriate grounding methods for equipment fastened in
place or connected by permanent wiring methods.
250.134,
250.136
3. Verify appropriate types of EGCs. 250.118
4. Check separate EGCs for proper sizing and identification. 250.122,
250.119
5. Check connections of EGCs within outlet boxes. 250.146,
250.148, 250.8
6. Verify that proper methods are used to bond receptacles to boxes. 250.146, 250.8
7. Check installation of equipment bonding jumpers, especially
where flexible connections or cords are used.
250.96,
250.102,
250.118,
314.22, 350.60,
348.60
8. Verify grounding of panelboard enclosures and connections of
EGCs to panelboard metallic enclosures.
408.40
9. Verify proper grounding at separate buildings or structures. 250.32
10. Check equipment grounding of electric ranges and clothes dryers. 250.140,
250.142
11. Verify bonding of equipment operating at over 250 volts to ground. 250.97
12. Check installations with isolated grounding conductors for proper
connections and for grounding of the associated enclosures and
wiring methods.
250.146(D),
250.96(B),
406.3(D),
408.40,
Exception
13. Check for occupancies or equipment with special grounding or
bonding requirements.
250.3

Dwelling Units and Mobile/Manufactured
Home Sites
Date: Inspector:
Location:
Comments:
Checklist 6-1: Residential Rough Inspection: General Requirements (All Areas)
1. Check wiring methods (usually cable assemblies) for support and
suitability for the conditions.
NEC Chapters
3, 7, and 8, Art
334, 314.17
2. Check cable installation through or parallel to framing members
and furring strips for 1¼-in. (32-mm) clearance or protective
steel plates.
300.4
3. Check boxes for suitability for the use. 314.15, 314.27
4. Verify that boxes are installed in accessible locations for all
junctions and outlets and pull points.
300.15, 314.29
5. Check that cables are secured to boxes. 314.17(B) and
(C)
6. Check boxes for conductor fill. 314.16

Dwelling Units and Mobile/Manufactured Home Sites
Checklist 6-1: Residential Rough Inspection: General Requirements (All Areas) (cont.)
7. Check positioning of boxes that are intended to be flush with
combustible and noncombustible finished surfaces.
314.20
8. Check for splicing devices on all equipment grounding conductors
within boxes and bonding connections to metal boxes.
250.8, 250.86,
250.146,
250.148
9. Check equipment grounding conductors for suitability and size. 250.118,
250.122
10. Check boxes used in floors or for support of ceiling fans for
listing.
314.27(B) and
(C)
11. Check recessed luminaires for clearances from combustibles and
insulation.
410.116(A)(1),
410.116(B)
12. Check cables installed in contact with thermal insulation or
without maintaining spacing (fire- or draft-stopped, etc.), for
possible adjustment factors.
334.80,
310.15(B)(2) (a)
13. Check wall switch locations for the presence of grounded
conductors.
404.2(C)

Checklist 6-2: Residential Rough Inspection: Kitchen
1. Check spacing of receptacles for walls and countertops, including
islands and peninsulas.
210.52(A) and
(C)
2. Verify that a minimum of two 20-ampere small-appliance branch
circuits are used for kitchen receptacles.
210.11(C)(1),
210.52(B)
3. Verify that a wall-switched lighting outlet is provided and wired on
a general lighting circuit.
210.70(A),
210.52(B)(2)
4. Verify that properly sized circuits have been provided for specific
kitchen appliances, such as dishwashers, disposals, ranges,
cooktops, trash compactors, and the like.
210.23, 422.10
5. Check for additional small-appliance branch circuits where there
is more than one kitchen.
210.52(B)(3)
6. Check for other outlets or appliances on small-appliance branch
circuits.
210.52(B)(2)

Checklist 6-3: Residential Rough Inspection: Dining Room
1. Check receptacle outlets for proper spacing. 210.52(A)
2. Verify that all required receptacle outlets are supplied by small-
appliance branch circuits.
210.52(B)(1)
3. Check for wall switch-controlled lighting outlet on a general
lighting circuit.
210.70(A),
210.52(B)(2)

Checklist 6-4: Residential Rough Inspection: Bathrooms
1. Verify that receptacle outlets are installed adjacent to and within
36 in. (900 mm) of each basin.
210.52(D)
2. Verify that receptacles are supplied by dedicated 20-ampere
branch circuits.
210.11(C)(3),
210.23(A)(2)
3. Check for a wall switch-controlled lighting outlet on a general
lighting circuit.
210.70(A)(1)

Checklist 6-5: Residential Rough Inspection: Other Habitable Rooms
2. Check for wall switch-controlled lighting outlets (including
switched receptacles).
210.70(A)(1)

Checklist 6-6: Residential Rough Inspection: Hallways and Foyers
1. Check for at least one wall switch-controlled (or automatic-,
remote-, or centrally controlled) lighting outlet.
210.70(A)(2)
2. Verify that hallways that are continuous for 10 ft (3.0 m) or more
have at least one receptacle outlet.
210.52(H)
3. Verify that foyers that are not part of a hallway have receptacle
outlets installed as required.
210.52(I)

Checklist 6-7: Residential Rough Inspection: Stairways
210.70(A)(2)
2. Verify that wall switches are provided at each floor level where
there are six or more steps between levels.
210.70(A)(2)

Checklist 6-8: Residential Rough Inspection: Closets
1. Check clearances between luminaires and storage spaces if
luminaires are to be installed.
410.16

Checklist 6-9: Residential Rough Inspection: Laundry Area
1. Verify that at least one receptacle outlet is installed for the
laundry.
210.52(F)
2. Verify that a dedicated 20-ampere circuit supplies the laundry
outlet(s) and no other outlets.
210.11(C)(2)
3. Check for a laundry receptacle outlet within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the
intended appliance location.
210.50(C)
4. Check for proper branch-circuit conductors, including equipment
grounding conductors, for 240-volt dryers (if used).
422.10,
250.134,
250.138, 220.54
5. Verify that lighting outlets for the area are supplied from general
lighting circuits.
210.11(C)(2)

Checklist 6-10: Residential Rough Inspection: Basements and Attics
1. Verify that at least one receptacle outlet is provided in unfinished
basement areas in addition to any receptacles installed for
laundry equipment or other specific equipment.
210.52(G)
2. Verify that a receptacle outlet is provided for servicing
mechanical equipment, if any.
210.63, 210.64
3. Verify that individual branch circuits are supplied for central
heating equipment, if any.
422.12
4. Verify that a wall switch-controlled lighting outlet or a lighting
outlet containing a switch is provided at the entrance to areas for
storage or equipment requiring servicing.
210.70(A)(3)
5. Check basements, accessible attics, attic entrances, and scuttle
holes for clearances from or protection of cable assemblies.
320.23, 330.23,
334.23, 334.15,
320.15

Checklist 6-11: Residential Rough Inspection: Attached Garages
and Detached Garages or Accessory Buildings with Electric Power
1. Verify that at least one receptacle outlet is provided. Verify that
if installed, branch circuit(s) supplying outlets for electric vehicle
supply equipment (EVSE) do not supply any other loads.
210.52(G),
210.17
2. Verify that a wall switch-controlled lighting outlet is provided. 210.70(A)(2)

Checklist 6-12: Residential Rough Inspection: Outdoors
1. Check for at least two receptacle outlets, one each at the front
and back of a dwelling.
210.52(E),
210.63
2. Check for receptacle outlets on balconies, decks, and porches. 210.52(E)(3)
3. Check for wall switch-controlled (or remote-, central-, or
automatic-controlled) exterior lighting outlets at outdoor
entrances or exits with grade-level access.
210.70(A)(2)

Checklist 6-13: Residential Rough Inspection:
Services and Feeders and System Grounding
1. Review the calculation of service load and determine the
minimum size of service conductors.
Article 220,
230.42(B),
230.79
2. Verify that service disconnects and overcurrent devices are
located outside or inside nearest the point of entrance of the
service conductors.
230.70(A)(1),
230.91
3. Verify that service disconnects are grouped together, with no
more than six in any one location.
230.71, 230.72,
408.36 Exc.
No. 1
4. Check for proper accessibility, working clearances, and dedicated
spaces around service equipment.
110.26,
230.70(A)(1),
230.91, 240.24
5. Check service-entrance wiring methods for suitability, support,
and protection from damage.
230.32, 230.43,
230.50, 230.51
6. Check for a proper drip loop and weatherhead on overhead
services.
230.54
7. Verify that the point of attachment for overhead service is
adequate and will provide required support and clearances above
roofs and grade.
230.24, 230.26,
230.54(C),
230.28(B)
8. Check service masts for adequate strength and support. 230.28, 225.17
9. Check for proper clearances of service conductors from building
openings.
230.9(C)
10. Check underground service conductors for proper depth, fill,
protection, marking, and allowances for ground movement.
300.5, 230.32
11. Determine which grounding electrodes are available, and verify
that they are bonded together to form a grounding electrode
system.
250.50, 250.52
12. Check any rod, pipe, plate, or other listed electrodes for proper
size, type, and installation.
250.52, 250.53
13. Verify that grounding electrode conductors are unspliced and
protected and that any ferrous metal enclosures are bonded and
electrically continuous.
250.64
14. Check grounding electrode conductor(s) and bonding jumpers for
proper sizing.
250.66,
250.64(F)

Checklist 6-13: Residential Rough Inspection:
Services and Feeders and System Grounding (cont.)
15. Check grounding electrode connections for proper type,
protection, and accessibility.
250.8, 250.10,
250.68, 250.70
16. Verify that the main bonding jumper is installed and is of the
proper size and type.
250.24(B),
250.28
17. Verify that metal interior piping systems are bonded, that bonding
jumpers are properly sized, and that continuity around removable
devices is assured.
250.104(A),
250.68(B)
18. Verify that service raceways and enclosures are properly
grounded and bonded.
250.80, 250.92,
250.94
19. Verify that an intersystem bonding termination has been provided. 250.94

Checklist 6-14: Residential Rough Inspection: Feeders and Panelboards
1. Review the calculation of feeder loads, and verify that conductors
are properly sized and rated.
Article 220,
310.15, 215.2
2. Verify that panelboards have proper ratings and protection. Article 220,
408.30, 408.36
3. Check for proper accessibility, working clearances, and dedicated
spaces around panelboards.
110.26, 240.24
4. Verify that at least the minimum number of overcurrent devices
and circuits has been provided.
210.11
5. Verify that the grounded feeder conductors are insulated and
isolated from equipment grounding conductors and grounded
enclosures.
250.24(A)(5),
250.142(B),
310.2
6. Verify that panelboards are grounded by an appropriate and
properly sized equipment grounding conductor (or conductors).
408.40, 215.6,
250.118,
250.122

Checklist 6-15: Residential Finish Inspection: General Requirements (All Areas)
1. Check for correction of any deficiencies noted on previous
inspections.
2. Check positioning of boxes intended to be flush with combustible
and noncombustible finished surfaces.
314.20
3. Check for proper positioning of receptacles and faceplates on
walls.
406.5, 406.6
4. Check for gaps around outlet boxes in walls. 314.21
5. Verify that conductor terminations and splicing methods are
compatible with conductor materials.
110.14,
404.14(C),
406.3(C)
6. Verify that receptacles are bonded to metal boxes and that
receptacles, switches, and metal faceplates are grounded.
250.146,
250.148,
404.9(B),
406.6(B)
7. Check polarity of devices and luminaires. 200.10, 200.11,
406.10, 410.50
8. Check all luminaires and lampholders for listing. 410.6
9. Check for splicing devices on all equipment grounding conductors
within boxes and for bonding connections to metal boxes.
250.8, 250.86,
250.148
10. Verify that device ratings are compatible with circuit and
equipment ratings.
210.21, 210.24
11. Check for proper use of connectors and fittings and for protection
of cables.
300.15
12. Check for bushings or equivalent protection for cables entering
boxes and other enclosures.
300.4(F),
314.17, 314.42
13. Verify that unused openings in boxes and other enclosures are
closed.
110.12(A),
314.17(A),
312.5(A)
14. Verify that appliances, motors, and other equipment are
grounded.
250.110,
250.112,
250.114

Checklist 6-15: Residential Finish Inspection: General Requirements (All Areas) (cont.)
15. Check burial depth of underground raceways and cables for
minimum cover.
300.5
16. Check installation of listed equipment for compliance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
110.3(B)
17. Verify that fire rating of building assemblies has been restored at
electrical penetrations.
300.21
18. Check for disconnecting means on both permanently connected
and cord-and-plug–connected appliances.
Article 422,
Part III
19. Verify that circuits for mechanical equipment have correct
conductor size and overcurrent protection.
Articles 422,
424, 430, and
440
20. Check for AFCI protection on all 120-volt, 15- and 20-ampere
branch circuits serving outlets in most areas and that AFCI
devices are readily accessible.
210.12
21. Check for tamper-resistant receptacles in all areas where 25-volt,
15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets are required.
210.52, 406.12

Checklist 6-16: Residential Finish Inspection: Kitchen
1. Check spacing of receptacles for walls and countertops, including
islands and peninsulas.
210.52(A) and
(C)
2. Verify that a minimum of two 20-ampere small-appliance branch
circuits are used for kitchen receptacles.
210.11(C)(1),
210.52(B)
3. Verify that small-appliance branch circuits are used only for
receptacles in kitchen, dining room, pantry, and so forth.
210.52(B)(2)
4. Verify that all 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles serving
countertops, all receptacles within 6 ft (1.8 m) of a kitchen sink,
and outlets for dishwashers are provided with GFCI protection.
Verify that GFCI protection devices are readily accessible.
210.8(A),
210.8(A)(6),
210.8(A)(7),
210.8(D)
5. Verify that refrigeration equipment is supplied by a small-
appliance branch circuit or an individual branch circuit.
210.52(B)(1),
Exc. No. 2
6. Verify that a wall-switched lighting outlet is provided and wired on
a general lighting circuit.
210.70(A),
210.52(B)(2)
7. Verify that properly sized circuits are provided for specific
kitchen appliances, such as dishwashers, disposals, ranges
(cooktops), trash compactors, and the like.
210.23, 422.10
8. Check for proper type, length, and use of flexible cords for
appliance connections.
422.16, Table
400.4

Checklist 6-17: Residential Finish Inspection: Dining Room
2. Verify that all required receptacle outlets are supplied by small-
appliance branch circuits.
210.52(B)
lighting circuit.
210.70(A),
210.52(B)(2)

Checklist 6-18: Residential Finish Inspection: Bathrooms
1. Verify that receptacle outlets are installed adjacent to and within
36 in. (900 mm) of each basin.
210.52(D)
2. Verify that receptacles are supplied by dedicated 20-ampere
branch circuits.
210.11(C)(3)
3. Verify that bathroom receptacles are GFCI-protected and the
GFCI device is readily accessible
210.8(A),
210.8(A)(1)
lighting circuit.
210.70(A)(1)

Checklist 6-19: Residential Finish Inspection:
Other Habitable Rooms (Bedrooms, Family Rooms, Parlors, and Dens)
2. Check for wall switch-controlled lighting outlets (including
switched receptacles).
210.70

Checklist 6-20: Residential Finish Inspection: Hallways and Foyers
210.70(A)(2)
2. Verify that hallways that are continuous for 10 ft (3.0 m) or more
have at least one receptacle outlet.
210.52(H)
3. Verify that foyers over 60 ft2
(5.6 m2
) have receptacles installed
as required.
210.52(I)

Checklist 6-21: Residential Finish Inspection: Stairways
210.70(A)(2)
2. Verify that wall switches are provided at each floor level where
there are six or more steps.
210.70(A)(2)

Checklist 6-22: Residential Finish Inspection: Closets
1. Check clearances between luminaires and storage spaces if
luminaires are installed.
410.16

Checklist 6-23: Residential Finish Inspection: Laundry Area
1. Verify that at least one receptacle outlet is installed for the
laundry.
210.52(F)
2. Verify that a dedicated 20-ampere circuit supplies the laundry
outlet(s) and no other outlets.
210.11(C)(2)
3. Check for a laundry receptacle outlet within 6 ft (1.8 m) of the
intended appliance location.
210.50(C)
4. Check for proper receptacle ratings based on branch-circuit
ratings, including receptacles for electric dryers (if used).
210.21, 210.24,
250.140
5. Verify that lighting outlets for the laundry area are supplied from
general lighting circuits.
210.11(C)(2)
6. Verify GFCI protection for all 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere
receptacles installed in laundry areas and that the GFCI
protection device(s) is readily accessible.
210.8(A)
210.8(A)(10)

Checklist 6-24: Residential Finish Inspection: Basements and Attics
1. Verify that at least one receptacle outlet is provided in unfinished
basement areas in addition to any receptacles installed for
specific equipment.
210.52(G)
2. Verify that a receptacle outlet is provided for servicing
mechanical equipment, if any.
210.63
3. Verify that GFCI protection is provided for receptacles in
unfinished portions of basements and that the GFCI protection
device is readily accessible.
210.8(A)
210.8(A)(5)
4. Verify that individual branch circuits are supplied for central
heating equipment, if any.
422.12
5. Verify that a wall switch-controlled lighting outlet or a lighting
outlet containing a switch is provided at the entrance to
equipment requiring servicing.
210.70(A)(3)
6. Check basements, accessible attics, attic entrances, and scuttle
holes for clearances from or protection of cable assemblies.
320.23, 330.23,
334.23, 334.15,
320.15

Checklist 6-25: Residential Finish Inspection: Garages (Attached or with Electric Power)
1. Verify that at least one receptacle outlet is provided and that the
circuit supplying the receptacle outlet(s) does not supply outlets
outside of the garage.
210.52(G)(1)
2. Verify that GFCI protection is provided for all 125-volt, 15- and
20-ampere receptacles and that GFCI protection device(s) is
readily accessible.
210.8(A)(2)
3. Verify that a wall switch-controlled lighting outlet is provided. 210.70(A)(2)

Checklist 6-26: Residential Finish Inspection: Outdoors
1. Check for at least two receptacle outlets, one each at front and
back of dwelling.
210.52(E),
210.63
2. Verify that outdoor receptacles are GFCI-protected unless they
are not readily accessible and are supplied by circuits for deicing
or snow-melting equipment. Verify that GFCI protection device(s)
is readily accessible.
210.8(A)(3)
3. Check for wall switch-controlled (or remote-, central-, or
automatic-controlled) exterior lighting outlets at outdoor
entrances or exits with grade-level access.
210.70(A)(2)
4. Check for boxes at exterior luminaire locations. 300.15,
314.27(A)
5. Check for GFCI-protected receptacle outlets on balconies, decks,
and porches.
210.52(E)(3),
210.8(A)(3)

Checklist 6-27: Residential Finish Inspection: Service Equipment, Feeders, and Panelboards
1. Review bonding and grounding if not completed during previous
inspections.
Article 250
2. Check overcurrent devices for compatibility with conductors
(terminals, ratings, and ampacities).
240.4,
110.14(C),
210.20, 215.3,
230.42, 310.15
3. Check for proper identification of all overcurrent devices and
disconnects.
110.22,
230.70(B),
408.4
4. Check for open spaces in panelboard fronts or cabinets. 110.12, 408.7
5. Verify that doorbell and other Class 2 wiring and transformers
are located in appropriate places (not in service equipment or
panelboards).
312.8, 725.133
6. Verify that any backfed overcurrent devices are secured in place. 408.36(D)
7. Check for an intersystem grounding termination at the service
equipment.
250.94

Checklist 6-28: Residential Finish Inspection: Mobile/Manufactured Homes
1. Determine whether the unit is a mobile or manufactured home. 550.2
2. Verify that the mobile/manufactured home supply system is rated
120/240 volts nominal, single-phase.
550.30,
550.32(C)
3. Review the mobile/manufactured home park load calculations,
and verify that demand factors, if used, have been properly
applied.
550.31
4. Verify that mobile/manufactured home service is rated not less
than 100 amperes.
550.32(C)
5. Verify location and minimum mounting height of mobile/
manufactured home service equipment.
550.32(A), (B),
and (F)
6. Check for proper grounding of mobile/manufactured home
service equipment.
Article 250,
250.32, 550.16,
550.32, 550.33
7. Verify that a means to supply other structures or electrical
equipment has been provided within the mobile/manufactured
home service equipment.
550.32(D)
8. Check for GFCI protection on all 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere
receptacles that are installed in addition to receptacles installed
as part of the permanent mobile or manufactured home wiring.
Verify that GFCI protection device(s) for “field-installed”
receptacles is readily accessible.
210.8(A)
550.32(E)
9. Verify that the feeder to the mobile/manufactured home has four
insulated color-coded conductors.
550.33(A)
10. Verify that feeders installed at mobile/manufactured home lots
have a minimum capacity of 100 amperes at 120/240 volts.
550.33(B)
11. Verify that new electrical installations that are added to existing
mobile/manufactured homes comply with applicable requirements
of Article 550.
Article 550

Commercial and Industrial Inspections
Date: Inspector:
Location:
Comments:
Checklist 7-1: Motors
1. Verify that ampacities and sizing of components other than
overload devices are based on table values rather than on
nameplate values.
430.6, 430.122,
Tables 430.247
through 430.250
2. Verify that conductor ampacities for individual motors are at least
125 percent of table FLC.
430.22(A),
430.122
3. Check conductors supplying multiple motors or motors and other
loads for ampacities equal to at least the sum of other motors or
loads plus 125 percent of largest motor.
430.24,
220.14(C),
220.50
4. Verify that motor overload protection does not exceed permitted
values.
430.31 through
430.44, 430.126
5. Verify that short-circuit and ground-fault protection for motor
branch circuits does not exceed permitted values.
430.51 through
430.58
430.130
430.131
6. Verify that short-circuit and ground-fault protection for motor
feeders does not exceed permitted values.
430.61 through
430.63

Checklist 7-1: Motors (cont.)
7. Check motor control circuits for proper overcurrent protection. 430.71 through
430.74
8. Verify that motor controllers are provided for motors and that
they are of the proper type and have adequate ratings, including
short-circuit current ratings.
430.8 and
430.81 through
430.90
9. Check MCCs for proper ratings, protection, workspace, and
dedicated space.
110.26, 430.92
through 430.98
10. Verify that motor disconnects are of the proper type and rating. 430.109,
430.110
11. Verify that controller disconnects are in sight of controllers, are
readily accessible, and have adequate workspace.
110.26,
430.102(A),
430.107, 404.8
12. Verify that motor disconnects are in sight of motors, are readily
accessible, and have adequate workspace.
110.26,
430.102(B),
430.107

Checklist 7-2: Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment
1. Identify equipment subject to Article 440—Equipment Containing
Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressor(s).
440.1, 440.2
2. Identify the applicable nameplate information for the equipment. 440.4
3. Verify that branch-circuit conductor sizes are adequate on the
basis of the applicable nameplate information.
440.31 through
440.35
4. Verify that conductors supplying several units are adequately sized. 430.24, 430.25
5. Verify that branch-circuit overload protection is provided and
properly sized.
440.51 through
440.55
6. Verify that branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault
protection is provided and properly sized.
440.21, 440.22
7. Verify that feeder short-circuit and ground-fault protection is
provided and properly sized where applicable.
430.61 through
430.63
8. Verify that controllers have adequate ratings, including
short-circuit current ratings, where they are not part of listed
multimotor or combination-load equipment.
440.4(B),
440.41
9. Verify that disconnecting means have ratings adequate for the
equipment.
440.12, 440.13
10. Verify that the disconnecting means are within sight and readily
accessible from the equipment and that working spaces are
adequate.
110.26, 440.14
11. Verify that conductors, receptacles, cords, and overcurrent
devices for room air conditioners are properly sized and that LCDI
devices or AFCI protection is provided for cords.
440.60 through
440.65
12. Check for receptacles and adequate lighting for servicing of
mechanical equipment.
210.8, 210.63,
210.70

Checklist 7-3: Transformers
1. Identify transformers that are covered by Article 450. 450.1, 450.2
2. Verify that overcurrent protection for transformers over 1000
volts is provided and properly sized.
Table 450.3(A)
3. Verify that overcurrent protection for transformers 1000 volts or
less is provided and properly sized.
Table 450.3(B)
4. Verify that overcurrent protection is provided for transformer
primary conductors.
240.4,
240.21(B),
240.100
5. Verify that overcurrent protection is provided for transformer
secondary conductors.
240.4,
240.21(C),
240.100
6. Check transformer installations for adequate ventilation and
spacing from walls and obstructions.
450.9,
450.10(A)
7. Check transformers for ready access or proper installation in the
open or in hollow spaces.
450.13
8. Verify that transformers are supplied with a disconnecting means. 450.14
9. Check indoor dry-type transformers for separation from
combustibles or, based on ratings, installation in fire-resistant
rooms or vaults.
450.21
10. Check outdoor dry-type transformers for weatherproof
enclosures.
450.22
11. Verify that liquid-insulated transformers are installed in
accordance with the requirements for the location and type of
insulating liquid.
450.23 through
450.28
12. Check transformer vaults for adequate construction, access,
ventilation, and drainage and for foreign systems in vaults.
450.41 through
450.48

Checklist 7-4: Capacitors
1. Check capacitors for proper enclosures and guards. 460.2
2. Verify that conductors are properly sized on the basis of the
current rating of the capacitor(s).
460.8(A)
3. Verify that capacitors other than those connected to the load
side of motor overload devices have disconnects and proper
overcurrent protection.
460.8(B) and (C)
4. Verify that overload device ratings have been corrected where
capacitors are connected to the load side of motor overload
devices.
460.9
5. Check capacitors over 1000 volts for proper switching,
overcurrent protection, identification, and grounding.
460.24 through
460.27
6. Verify that a proper means for discharge has been provided for
capacitors.
460.6, 460.28

Checklist 7-5: Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Platform Lifts,
and Stairway Chairlifts
1. Verify voltage limitations and presence of warning labels where
voltage exceeds 600 volts.
620.3
2. Verify that all live parts are enclosed. 620.4
3. Verify required working clearances around elevator electrical
equipment.
620.5
4. Check conductors for proper insulation type and minimum size. 620.11, 620.12
5. Verify ampacity of branch-circuit and feeder conductors. 620.13
6. Verify proper wiring methods. 620.21
7. Verify the required branch circuits for car lighting, receptacle(s),
ventilation, and air conditioning.
620.22, 620.85
8. Verify the required branch circuit for machine-room lighting and
receptacle.
620.23, 620.85
9. Verify the required branch circuit for hoistway pit lighting and
receptacle.
620.24 , 620.85
10. Check for required receptacle and light switch provisions in
machine rooms and pits.
620.23, 620.24
11. Verify that only elevator-associated wiring is installed in
hoistways and machine rooms.
620.37
12. Check elevator machine disconnecting means for proper type,
operation, and location.
620.51
13. Verify disconnecting means for car lighting, receptacles, and
ventilation.
620.53
14. Verify disconnecting means for car heating and air conditioning. 620.54

Checklist 7-5: Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, Platform Lifts,
and Stairway Chairlifts (cont.)
15. Check overcurrent protection for proper rating and coordination. 620.61, 620.62
16. Verify that only permitted equipment is located in machine rooms. 620.71
17. Verify GFCI receptacles on car tops and pits and GFCI protection
for receptacles in machine rooms.
620.85
18. Check operation of elevator machine disconnecting means where
emergency or standby power is provided.
620.91

Checklist 7-6: Electric-Vehicle-Charging Equipment
1. Verify that all associated equipment, materials, devices, and
fittings are listed.
625.5
2. Check the suitability of the electric vehicle coupler. 625.10
3. Verify that coupler and cable safeguards have been provided. 625.18, 625.19
4. Verify the rating of branch-circuit and feeder overcurrent devices. 625.40, 625.41
5. Verify that a personnel protection system has been provided. 625.22
6. Check the location of disconnecting means rated over 60 amperes
or 150 volts to ground.
625.42
7. Verify that backfeed prevention provisions have been provided. 625.46, 625.48
8. Check the location and height of indoor and outdoor charging
equipment.
625.50
9. Verify the necessity for and amount of ventilation for indoor
charging locations.
625.15, 625.52

Checklist 7-7: Signs and Outline Lighting
1. Check each commercial building and occupancy for sign outlets
on dedicated circuits.
600.5, 210.62
2. Check signs, section signs, and outline lighting for listing and
marking.
600.3, 600.4
3. Check branch circuits supplying signs for permissible ratings. 600.5(B),
600.10
4. Verify that an external disconnect is provided and within sight of
each part of a sign or equipped with locking means.
600.6
5. Verify that metal parts of signs and outline lighting are bonded
together and connected to a properly sized equipment grounding
conductor.
600.7
6. Verify that live parts are enclosed. 600.8
7. Check locations of signs for protection from damage, spacing
from combustible materials, and provisions for drainage if in wet
locations.
600.9
8. Check location and verify accessibility of power supplies, ballasts,
and transformers.
600.21
9. Check markings and listings of power supplies and ballasts. 600.22, 600.23,
600.24
10. Check secondary wiring for LED signs. 600.33

Checklist 7-8: Field-Installed Skeleton Tubing (Neon) and Wiring
1. Check wiring methods of neon secondary circuits of 1000 volts
or less.
600.31
2. Check wiring methods of neon secondary circuits over 1000 volts. 600.32(A)
3. Check neon secondary circuits over 1000 volts for appropriate
installation techniques for conductors.
600.32(B)
through (K)
4. Verify that neon tubing has adequate support, spacing, and
protection.
600.41
5. Check electrode connections for locations and suitability. 600.42

Hazardous Locations
Date: Inspector:
Location:
Comments:
Checklist 8-1: Class I Locations
1. Confirm the classification of areas, including class, division or
zone, and group.
500.4(A), 500.5,
500.6
2. Verify the suitability of the wiring methods being used. 501.10
3. Verify that seals are located as required, properly installed, and
sealed.
501.15
4. Check materials used for flexible connections, such as
explosionproof flex and flexible cords, for suitability.
501.10(A)(2),
501.10(B)(2),
501.140
5. Check flexible cord connectors and receptacles for suitability. 501.140,
501.145
6. Verify that equipment temperature markings are not greater than
the ignition temperature of the gases or vapors involved.
500.8(B) and (C)

Hazardous Locations
Checklist 8-1: Class I Locations (cont.)
7. Check equipment such as motors, transformers, overcurrent
devices, switches and controllers, luminaires, heaters, and
appliances for proper ratings and enclosures.
500.8, 501.100
through 501.135
8. Check for adequate grounding and bonding paths to the
disconnecting means of the building or separately derived system.
501.30, 250.92,
250.100
9. Check multiwire branch circuits in the classified area for
simultaneous disconnection of all ungrounded conductors.
210.4(B)

Checklist 8-2: Class II Locations
1. Confirm the classification of areas, including class, division, and
group.
500.4(A), 500.5,
500.6
3. Verify that seals are located where required, properly installed,
and sealed, unless raceway arrangements preclude the
requirement for seals.
502.15
4. Verify that equipment temperature markings are not greater than
the ignition temperature of the dusts involved.
500.8(B),
500.8(C)(3),
500.8(D)(2),
502.5
5. Check materials used for flexible connections, including flexible
cords, for suitability.
502.10(A)(2)
and (B)(2),
502.130(A)
(3) and (B)(4),
502.140
6. Check flexible cord connectors and receptacles for suitability. 502.140,
502.145
502.5, 502.100
through 502.135
disconnecting means of the building or separately derived system.
250.92,
250.100, 502.30
9. Check multiwire branch circuits in the classified area for
simultaneous disconnection of all ungrounded conductors.
210.4(B)
Hazardous Locations

Checklist 8-3: Class III Locations
1. Confirm the classification of areas, including class and division. 500.4(A), 500.5,
500.6
3. Check materials used for flexible connections for suitability. 503.10(A)(2),
503.10(B)
4. Check flexible cord connectors and receptacles for suitability. 503.140, 503.145
5. Verify that equipment operating temperatures are acceptable
for the conditions.
503.5
500.8(B) and (C),
503.5, 503.100
through 503.135
disconnecting means of the building or separately derived
system.
250.92, 250.100,
503.30
8. Check installations of cranes, hoists, and battery chargers for
appropriate location and installation.
503.155, 503.160
Hazardous Locations

Checklist 8-4: Commercial Garages
1. Confirm the applicability of Article 511. 511.1, 511.3
2. Identify the extent and division of the Class I areas. 511.3
3. Verify that suitable wiring methods are used within Class I areas. 511.4
4. Verify that seals are located, installed, and sealed as required in
501.15.
511.9
5. Verify that suitable wiring methods and equipment are used where
installed above Class I areas.
511.7
6. Verify that receptacles have GFCI protection where required. 511.12,
511.4(B)(2)
7. Verify that battery chargers are not located in classified areas. 511.10(A)
8. Verify that connectors for electric-vehicle-charging equipment
are not located in Class I locations.
511.10(B)
Hazardous Locations

Checklist 8-5: Aircraft Hangars
1. Confirm the applicability of Article 513. 513.1
2. Identify the extent and division of the Class I areas. 513.3
3. Verify that suitable wiring methods are used within and below
Class I areas.
513.4, 513.8
4. Verify that suitable wiring methods and equipment are used in
unclassified areas of the hangar.
513.7, 513.10
5. Verify that equipment used on stanchions, rostrums, and docks is
appropriate.
513.4(B),
513.7(E)
6. Verify that seals are located, installed, and sealed in accordance
with 501.15.
513.9
7. Verify that battery chargers are not located within the Class I
locations.
513.10(A) and
(B)
8. Verify that external power sources and mobile equipment are
properly located and installed.
513.10(C), (D),
and (E)
9. Verify that receptacles have GFCI protection where required. 513.12
Hazardous Locations

Checklist 8-6: Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities
1. Confirm the applicability of Article 514. 514.1, 514.2
2. Identify the extent and division of the Class I areas. 514.3, Table
514.3(B)(1) and
(2)
3. Verify that suitable wiring methods and equipment are used within
and below Class I areas.
514.4, 514.8
4. Verify that suitable wiring methods and equipment are used above
classified areas.
511.7, 514.7
5. Verify that seals are located, installed, and sealed at dispensers
and in accordance with 501.15.
514.8, 514.9
6. Verify that circuit and emergency disconnecting means are
provided and that they disconnect all circuit conductors, including
any grounded conductors.
514.11, 514.13
7. Verify that means to disconnect all voltage sources, including
feedback voltages, are provided.
514.11, 514.13
Hazardous Locations

Checklist 8-7: Bulk Storage Plants
2. Identify the extent and division of the Class I areas. 515.3, Table
515.3
and below Class I areas.
515.4, 515.8,
515.9
classified areas.
515.7
with 501.15.
515.9
6. Verify that dispensing areas comply with Article 514. 515.10
Hazardous Locations

Checklist 8-8: Spray Application, Dipping, and Coating Processes
2. Identify the extent and division of the Class I and Class II areas. 516.3
3. Identify the extent of any areas that are unclassified due to
interlocks and ventilation.
516.3(C)(2)(a),
516.3(F)
the Class I areas.
516.4
5. Verify that luminaires are suitably listed for the classified areas or
are located behind fixed panels and outside the classified areas.
516.4(B) and (C)
and below classified areas.
516.7
with 501.15.
516.4(A),
516.7(A)
8. Check electrostatic spraying equipment for proper installation. 516.4(E),
516.10(A) and
(B)
9. Check powder coating equipment for proper installation. 516.10(C)
Hazardous Locations

Special Occupancies
Date: Inspector:
Location:
Comments:
Checklist 9-1: Health Care Facilities
1. Review definitions and determine the proper classification of the
areas to be inspected.
517.1, 517.2
2. Verify that insulated copper conductors in metal raceways or
equivalent cables are used to provide equipment grounding for
branch circuits in patient care spaces and receptacles with an
insulated grounding terminal (Type IG) are not used.
517.13(A) and
(B), 517.16
3. Check for bonding between normal and essential branch-circuit
panelboards serving any single patient care space.
517.14, 517.18,
527.19(D)
4. Verify that each general care space patient bed location has at
least two branch circuits, one from the normal system and one
from the critical branch.
517.10(B)(2),
517.18(A)
5. Verify that each general space area patient bed location is
provided with a minimum of eight receptacles.
517.18(B),
517.30(E)
6. Check for tamper-resistant receptacles or covers in the pediatric
locations of general care spaces.
517.18(B)
and (C)

Special Occupancies
Checklist 9-1: Health Care Facilities (cont.)
7. Verify that each critical care space patient bed location has at
least two branch circuits, one from the normal system and one
from the critical branch.
517.19(A),
517.30(E)
8. Verify that each critical care space patient bed location has
at least one receptacle supplied by a critical branch circuit
dedicated to that bed location.
517.19(A)
9. Verify that each critical care space patient bed location has at
least 14 receptacles.
517.19(B)
10. Verify that at least one receptacle in a critical care space bed
location is connected to a branch circuit from a separate normal
or critical branch source.
517.19(B)
11. Verify that a minimum of 36 receptacles are installed in each
operating room.
517.19(C)
12. Verify that all patient bed location receptacles are hospital-grade
and that all critical branch receptacles are identified.
517.18(B),
517.19(B)(2),
517.30(E)
13. Check wet procedure locations for protection by GFCI devices
or, where interruption cannot be tolerated, use of isolated power
systems.
517.20, 517.21
Checklist Items 14 through 20 apply only to hospitals and ambulatory care facilities with critical care areas.
14. Review the essential electrical systems and verify that critical,
life safety, and equipment branches are provided.
517.30(B)(1)
15. Review load calculations for the essential system and verify that
capacity of power sources and feeders is adequate.
517.30(D)
16. Verify that the wiring of the life safety and critical branches is
independent of, and separated from, other wiring and equipment.
517.30(C)(1)
17. Verify that mechanical protection for critical branch wiring is
provided by nonflexible metallic raceways or Type MI cable.
517.30(C)(3)
18. Verify that only those loads that are intended for connection to
the life safety branch are supplied by the life safety branch.
517.32
19. Verify that two independent sources are provided for the essential
electrical system and that the alternative source is suitable.
517.35
20. Determine that the overcurrent protective devices of the
life safety branch are selectively coordinated and that the
overcurrent devices of the critical branch are coordinated to
.01 seconds.
517.26 (700.28)
517.30(G)

Checklist Items 21 through 25 apply only to nursing homes and limited-care facilities where life-support equipment or general
anesthesia is used.
21. Review the essential electrical system, and verify that life safety
and critical branches are provided.
517.41(A)
22. Review load calculations for the essential system, and verify that
capacity of power sources and feeders is adequate.
517.41(C)
23. Verify that the life safety branch wiring is independent and
separated from other wiring and equipment. (Separation of the
critical branch is not required.)
517.41(D)
24. Verify that only those loads intended for connection to the life
safety branch are supplied by the life safety branch.
517.42
25. Verify that two independent sources are provided for the essential
electrical system and that the alternative source is suitable.
517.44
Checklist Items 26 and 27 apply only to other health care facilities, including clinics, medical and dental offices, and ambulatory
health care facilities without critical care areas.
26. Verify that an essential electrical system is provided where
required.
517.45(B) and
(C)
27. Verify that an alternative power source is provided that is
adequate and designed specifically for the purpose.
517.45(A) and
(D)
Note: Checklist items 28 through 38 could apply to any type of health care facility.
28. Determine whether hazardous (classified) anesthetizing locations
exist in the facility.
517.60
29. Verify that appropriate wiring methods and equipment are used in
and above hazardous (classified) anesthetizing locations.
517.61(A) and
(B)
30. Verify that power circuits in flammable anesthetizing locations
are isolated from other power distribution systems.
517.63(F)
31. Verify that one or more battery-powered lighting units are
provided in anesthetizing locations.
517.63(A)
32. Verify that supply circuits to X-ray equipment are adequate and
supplied through appropriate wiring methods and connections.
517.71
33. Check location, capacity, and type of disconnecting means for
X-ray equipment.
517.72
Special Occupancies

34. Verify that supply circuits to X-ray equipment meet minimum
ampacity and overcurrent rating requirements.
517.73
35. Verify that enclosures for high-voltage parts and noncurrent-
carrying metal parts of X-ray equipment are grounded.
517.78
36. Verify that low-voltage systems in patient care areas have
insulation and isolation equivalent to power distribution systems.
517.80
37. Check isolated power systems (where installed) for proper
installation, features, and conductor identification.
517.160
38. Verify second-level GFPE where applicable in hospitals and other
health care facilities.
517.17
Special Occupancies

Checklist 9-2: Assembly Occupancies
1. Determine the applicability of Article 518. 518.1, 518.2
2. Verify that wiring methods are suitable for the occupancy and fire
rating of the area(s).
518.4
3. Check temporary wiring for compliance with Article 590, except
for GFCI requirements.
518.3(B)
4. Check portable distribution equipment for adequate ratings and
supply from listed power outlets.
518.5
5. Check portable distribution equipment for overcurrent protection
and isolation from the general public.
518.5
Special Occupancies

Checklist 9-3: Theaters and Audience Areas of Motion Picture Studios
1. Review definitions and determine the applicability of Article 520. 520.1, 520.2,
520.3, 520.4
2. Verify that wiring methods are suitable for the occupancy and fire
rating of the area(s).
520.5
3. Check for compliance with raceway fill requirements. 520.6
4. Check portable equipment used outdoors for supervision by
qualified personnel and isolation from the general public.
520.7, 520.10
5. Check fixed stage switchboards for suitability. 520.21 through
520.26
6. Check stage switchboard feeders for type and capacity. 520.27
7. Check fixed stage equipment other than switchboards for
suitability and compliance with specific requirements for the
equipment type.
520.40 through
520.49
8. Check portable switchboards on stage for proper supply,
overcurrent protection, construction, and feeders.
520.50 through
520.53
9. Check portable stage equipment other than switchboards for
appropriate construction, conductors, protection, and listings
(where required).
520.61 through
520.69
10. Verify that pendant lampholders are not used and that exposed
incandescent lamps less than 8 ft (2.4 m) above the floor have
guards in dressing rooms.
520.71, 520.72
11. Verify that dressing rooms are equipped with switches and pilot
lights for lights and receptacles adjacent to mirrors.
520.73
12. Verify that all metal raceways, metal-sheathed cables, and metal
frames of equipment are grounded.
520.81, Article
250
Special Occupancies

Checklist 9-4: Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs, and Similar Events
1. Verify that mechanical protection is provided for equipment
subject to damage.
525.6
2. Verify that transformers, generators, or services used as power
sources meet the requirements of their respective articles and
Article 250 and that rides and attractions are bonded to the same
grounding electrode system when supplied from different power
sources and separated by less than 12 ft (3.7 m).
525.10, 525.11
3. Check overhead conductors for adequate clearances from the
ground and from rides and attractions.
525.5
4. Check wiring methods, especially flexible cords, for suitability and
protection from damage.
525.20
5. Check wiring inside tents and concessions for mechanical
protection for wiring and guards on temporary lamps.
525.21(B)
6. Verify that suitable boxes are provided at all outlets and at
connection points, junction points, and switch points.
525.20(H)
7. Check the construction and suitability of portable distribution and
termination boxes.
525.22
8. Verify that overcurrent protection is provided in accordance with
Article 240.
Article 240
9. Verify that general-use receptacles are provided with GFCI
protection.
525.23(A)
10. Verify that grounding continuity is assured each time portable
equipment is connected.
525.32
11. Verify that metal frames, enclosures, and equipment are bonded. 525.30
12. Verify that equipment grounding conductors of the proper size
and type are supplied to all equipment requiring grounding.
525.31
13. Check each portable structure for a disconnect in the form of a
fusible switch or circuit breaker located within sight and within
6 ft (1.8 m) of the operator’s station.
525.21(A)
14. Verify that any attractions using contained volumes of water meet
the applicable requirements of Article 680.
525.3(D)
Special Occupancies

Checklist 9-5: Agricultural Buildings
1. Determine the applicability of Article 547. 547.1
2. Check wiring methods for suitability for the occupancy and
conditions and for protection from physical damage.
547.5
3. Verify that any equipment grounding conductors installed
underground are insulated or covered.
547.5(F)
4. Check switches, circuit breakers, controllers, and the like for
enclosures suitable for the conditions.
547.5(C), 547.6
5. Verify that luminaires are installed to minimize the entry of dust
and water and that fixtures exposed to damage are supplied with
guards.
547.8
6. Verify that the arrangement of service equipment, distribution
equipment, overcurrent protection, and grounding complies with
requirements.
547.9
7. Verify that an equipotential plane has been installed in concrete
floors of livestock containment areas and bonded to electrodes
and conductive elements.
547.10
8. Verify that GFCI protection has been provided where required. 547.5(G)
Special Occupancies

Checklist 9-6: Recreational Vehicle Parks
1. Review definitions and determine the applicability of Article 551
and Part VI.
551.1, 551.2,
551.4
2. Verify that all sites with power have 20-ampere, 125-volt
receptacles, at least 20 percent have 50-ampere, 125/250-volt
receptacles, and at least 70 percent have 30-ampere, 125-volt
receptacles.
551.71
3. Verify that the voltages of distribution systems are appropriate for
the sites supplied.
551.31,
551.40(A)
4. Review load calculations, and check sizing or ratings of
transformers, panelboards, and feeders.
551.73
5. Verify that grounded feeder conductors have the same ampacity
as ungrounded conductors.
551.73(D)
6. Verify that separate equipment grounding conductors extending
from a service or secondary distribution system are run to
equipment requiring grounding.
551.76
7. Check RV site supply equipment for proper location relative to the
vehicle parking stand.
551.77(A)
8. Check site supply equipment and disconnecting means for proper
access, mounting height, working space, and marking.
551.77(B)
through (F)
9. Check overhead conductors for vertical and horizontal clearances
from the finished grade in areas subject to vehicle movement.
551.79
10. Check underground conductors for appropriate ratings,
insulation, identification, and, where emerging from the ground,
proper physical protection.
551.80
Special Occupancies

Checklist 9-7: Marinas and Boatyards
1. Determine the applicability of Article 555. 555.1
2. Verify that shore power receptacles are of an appropriate
grounding type and have appropriate ampere ratings.
555.19(A)
3. Verify that general-use receptacles not used for shore power are
GFCI protected.
555.19(B)
4. Verify that disconnecting means are provided within sight of shore
power connections to isolate each boat from its supply circuit.
555.17
5. Verify that receptacles used for shore power are supplied by
individual branch circuits with voltage and current ratings
corresponding to the receptacles.
555.19(A)(3)
6. Review feeder and service calculations for compliance with
requirements.
555.12
7. Verify that wiring methods are suitable for wet locations and that
portable power cables, where used, are extra-hard-usage type
listed for wet locations and sunlight resistance.
555.13
8. Verify that equipment requiring grounding is connected to an
insulated equipment grounding conductor included with feeders
and branch circuits.
555.15
9. Check wiring over or under navigable water for suitability and
clearances.
555.13(B)(3)
10. Check wiring in motor fuel-dispensing stations for compliance
with Article 514.
555.21
11. Verify that service equipment for floating docks or marinas is
located adjacent to, but not on or in, the floating structure.
555.7
12. Verify that ground-fault protection is provided for the main
overcurrent device on the supply to the marina.
555.3
Special Occupancies

Swimming Pools and Related Installations
Date: Inspector:
Location:
Comments:
Checklist 10-1: Initial Inspection: Prior to Pouring of Concrete or Burial
1. Review definitions and determine the applicability of Article 680. 680.1, 680.2
2. Check overhead conductor clearances for conformance with
requirements.
680.8
3. Check underground wiring for suitability, clearances from pool,
and minimum cover requirements.
680.10
4. Check underwater luminaires for locations, wiring methods, and
connections to wiring methods.
680.23
5. Check pool-related equipment for appropriate wiring methods. 680.21,
680.23(B) and
(F), 680.25
6. Check junction boxes and enclosures connecting to underwater
luminaires for listing and labeling, appropriate size and location,
and proper materials.
680.24

Swimming Pools and Related Installations
Checklist 10-1: Initial Inspection: Prior to Pouring of Concrete or Burial (cont.)
7. Check forming shells and wiring methods for underwater audio
equipment.
680.27
8. Verify that metal parts of pools and other nearby electrical
equipment and metal parts are connected together to create
equipotential bonding in the pool area, using appropriate
methods.
680.21(B),
680.26

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